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Growth at Oak Grove meadow

Oak Grove Meadow conversion update 2.14.12

  • Tue, February 14, 2012

Our new field of native grasses is taking root and filling in what was once a little-used, high-maintenance lawn on the west side of campus, adjacent to our oak collection.

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Arboretum and Public Garden Headquarters:
Valley Oak Cottage
448 La Rue Road
Davis, CA 95616

Mailing Address:
One Shields Avenue
Davis, CA 95616

Tel: (530) 752-4880
Fax: (530) 752-5796
Email: arboretum@ucdavis.edu

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